My alternator died, options for new ones?

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01-07-2013, 09:35 AM

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moosestang

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Originally Posted by Gary Ugarek

So what if it is remanufactured? Most alts are overhauls and work just as good. Plus it is half the cost?

The new one can fail just as easily as a refurb.

The problem with remanufactured is it might still use the same cheap diodes that are failing on the stock one.

Last edited by moosestang; 01-08-2013 at 02:57 AM.

01-07-2013, 10:47 AM

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crankedGT/CS

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OP--just got off the phone with PA Performance and am very impressed. Spent over 15 mins on the phone with me discussing my needs and concerns--was very knowledeable and helpful. I will be ordering the 130amp from them as he and I agree I have no need for the 200 and the 130 actually puts out about 30-40 more amps at idle than the oem.

01-07-2013, 07:03 PM

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Gary Ugarek

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Originally Posted by moosestang

The problem with remanufactured is it might still use the same cheap diodes that are failing one the stock one.

Tis possible but you won't know without asking the seller.

I agree some remanufactured parts are just as crappy as the OEM stuff, but every once in a awhile you get a diamond int he rough, but it is up to you to do the research to find that diamond.

GOOGLE!